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Horndorfer Family History

Horndorfer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arndorfer, Hornberger, Orndorff, Orndorf, Horner, Honore, Nondorf

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Where is the Horndorfer family from?

You can see how Horndorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horndorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horndorfer families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Horndorfer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Horndorfer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Horndorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horndorfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Horndorfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Horndorfer. For the veterans among your Horndorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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